On Wednesday, Dalal Street opened trading mixed in the pre-opening session, with the NIFTY 50 trading at 24,231.85, down 0.12%, and the SENSEX at 78,238.91, up 0.04%.Indian stock markets are likely to be volatile today amid positive cues from Asian markets and the impact of foreign fund outflows. The previous session ended on a positive note following the statement by U.S President Donald Trump to end the ongoing war.Global cuesAsian markets traded in the green, while U.S. markets traded mixed as investors closely monitored updates on the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.Gift NiftyOn March 11, 2026, the GIFT Nifty traded in green amid positive cues from Asian markets.Asian Markets ASIAN MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeGIFT NIFTY24,305.0024,268.000.15%Nikkei 22555,387.7554,248.392.10%Hang Seng26,031.9625,959.900.28%Taiwan34,015.3232,771.873.79%KOSPI5,721.265,532.593.41% Asian markets traded higher on positive sentiment following news that the International Energy Agency (IEA) had proposed the largest-ever release of crude oil reserves.US & European Markets US MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeDOW JONES47,727.5047,761.81-0.07%S&P 5006,828.756,799.250.43%Nasdaq23,020.2522,907.500.49% Dow Jones traded lower amid losses in Oil & Gas, Health care and Utilities sectors.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded higher ahead of key consumer inflation data today. EU MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeFTSE10,412.2410,249.521.59%CAC8,057.367,915.361.79%DAX23,968.6323,409.372.39% The United Kingdom’s FTSE traded higher on strong earnings results from Persimmon.The French index, CAC, traded in green amid gains in Basic Materials, Utilities, and Financials stocks.The German index, the DAX, closed in green, led by Transportation & Logistics, Industrial, and Technology stocks.Commodities COMMODITIESLTP ($)Prev closeChangeBRENT CRUDE88.460087.80000.75%GOLD5,217.36005,189.16000.54%CRUDE OIL84.220083.45000.91%NATURAL GAS3.14803.1870-1.24%SILVER88.889288.33780.62% Crude oil prices traded higher on rising supply risks after Iran began laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.Precious metals, such as gold and silver, traded in green on a softer dollar index.Natural gas traded lower on a mild temperature outlook.Currency Movements CURRENCYLTPPrev closeChangeDOLLAR INDEX98.820098.94000.12%USD/INR91.810092.35000.58%GBP/INR123.5667123.1519-0.34%EUR/INR106.9773106.6680-0.29% The dollar index rose amid cautious investor sentiment on ongoing geopolitical tensions.The rupee strengthened against the dollar amid a weaker dollar index.The rupee weakened against the pound and euro amid foreign fund outflows from Indian markets.Sectors to watchOil & Gas Sector: India continues to supply household gas amid the global energy crisis by diverting imported and domestic gas to priority sectors amid supply crunches caused by the Iran war.Hospitality Sector: The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) told its 500,000 members to shorten operating hours, suspend or reduce items that require long simmering and deep frying, and use lids while cooking to conserve cooking gas, as they struggle with an LPG shortage due to the Middle East War.Pharma Sector: India's active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) exports stood at ₹41,500 crore in the last fiscal, higher than total imports of ₹39,215 crore, as the government pushed for a self-reliant economy via the PLI scheme, which is strategically aimed at reducing import dependency on China.Stocks to watchInfosys: Infosys collaborated with Incora to advance the use of artificial intelligence across Incora’s global supply chain operations.Waaree Renewable Technologies: Waaree Renewable Technologies signed a contract to execute engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for a 300 MWac / 420 MWp ground-mounted solar PV plant. Aditya Birla Capital: Aditya Birla Capital invested ₹750 crore on a rights basis in the equity shares of Aditya Birla Housing Finance.Hindustan Zinc: Hindustan Zinc signed an MoU with CMR Green Technologies, India’s leading non-ferrous recycling company, to establish a zinc alloy manufacturing facility at Zinc Park.FII and DII Inflows - 10th March 2026 CategoryBuy ValueSell ValueNet ValueDII17,202.4910,869.236,333.26FII/FPI13,188.3217,860.96-4,672.64 (The above numbers are in ₹ Cr)On 10th March, net inflows were ₹1,660.62 crore, with DIIs as net buyers and Foreign investors continuing to exit Indian markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and as investors await key U.S. inflation data today.Global Events & UpdatesOn March 11, OPEC will release its monthly report.The U.S will release inflation data today.China will release the vehicle sales data today.Things to look out forItaly's Industrial producer prices dropped by 1.6% YoY in January 2026.Turkey’s Industrial production dropped by 1.8% YoY in January 2026.